Quick Zesty Green Beans Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Quick Zesty Green Beans Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound fresh string beans

stem ends removed

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 teaspoon OLD BAY® Blackened Seasoning

⅓ cup pecan pieces

Salt

to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Add green beans return to a boil and cook 1 minute; the beans should still be crisp. Drain the beans; don't rinse.

Step 3

In a large skillet or wok add oil. Heat until very hot (the skillet is ready when a drop of water in the oil sizzles). Add beans and cook about 1 minute turning often with tongs or spatula. Sprinkle on pecans and Old Bay. Turn the beans and pecans to coat with oil and spices; cook about 2 minutes more or until beans and nuts are slightly browned. Salt to taste and serve.

Nutritional Information

Quick Zesty Green Beans Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 134.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3g 6%

Carbohydrates: 9.5g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 10.8g 17%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 788.7IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 18.6mg 31%

Folate: 44.2mcg 11%

Calcium: 48.9mg 5%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 40.4mg 14%

Potassium: 277.9mg 8%

Sodium: 54.3mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 97

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.